The Michigan Legislature recently enacted, and later amended, a new paid sick leave law – the first of its kind in the state and it becomes effective in just a few months. The new law was enacted and amended in an unusual manner, which has led to much uncertainty and conflicting information in the media. This webinar, presented by Rebecca Davies and Brett Rendeiro, will outline the current status of Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave Act and identify the top ten things all Michigan employers should know about the new law. Topics to be addressed include: to whom does the law apply; how is paid sick leave accrued and used; can unused time be carried over to the next year; how does this law inter-relate to the FMLA and ADA; what changes to an employer’s policies should be considered, and more.

Rebecca S. Daviesis a shareholder based in Butzel Long's Bloomfield Hills office who concentrates her practice primarily in the areas of employment law and commercial litigation. Ms. Davies has had repeated success both in and out of the courtroom and has received no cause verdicts in the defense of employment and commercial jury trials as well as obtaining numerous summary judgment decisions, dismissals and favorable settlements in a wide range of employment disputes, including harassment, discrimination, and wage claims. She also regularly counsels employers regarding compliance under federal and state employment laws (including FLSA, FMLA, ADA and Title VII), drafts employment policies, and advises on preventative strategies.